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F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JebacH Kevi (ranked 4673 p4p, 408 weight class) and Mick Mentrennel (ranked 6372 p4p, 480 weight class). Mick Mentrennel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JebacH Kevi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mick Mentrennel!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevi throws a leg kick but Mentrennel moved away.
Kevi clinches up with Mentrennel and pushes him back against the cage.
Mentrennel wants to take the fight to the mat but Kevi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mentrennel working hard to break the clinch.
Kevi is looking for a takedown.
Kevi pulls guard.
Kevi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kevi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mentrennel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mentrennel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kevi wants to sweep but no luck.
Mentrennel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kevi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mentrennel wants to control from the top but Kevi keeps moving.
Mentrennel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentrennel wants to control from the top but Kevi keeps moving.
Kevi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kevi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kevi is looking for a triangle but Mentrennel pushes his legs off easily.
Kevi pulls Mentrennel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mentrennel from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kevi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mentrennel is aware though and is defending well.
Kevi wants to stand and escape but Mentrennel is having none of it.
Kevi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mentrennel manages to get himself to full guard.
Mentrennel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mentrennel, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mentrennel wants to stand but Kevi is controlling the position.
Kevi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kevi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kevi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kevi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kevi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mentrennel working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mentrennel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kevi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kevi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mentrennel.
Mentrennel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kevi's waist but Kevi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mentrennel off to one side.
Kevi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
JebacH Kevi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mentrennel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevi closes the distance and clinches.
Kevi blocks an uppercut.
Mentrennel tries to break free but Kevi pushes him back against the cage.
Mentrennel has Kevi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kevi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kevi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mentrennel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kevi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mentrennel prevents it.
Kevi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mentrennel working hard to break the clinch.
Kevi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mentrennel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kevi is keeping the position for now.
Kevi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JebacH Kevi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mentrennel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mentrennel moves in looking to clinch but Kevi pushes him off.
Mentrennel throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Mentrennel tries to get set, Kevi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mentrennel manages to avoid the attempt.
Kevi shoots in for a takedown but Mentrennel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevi misses with a leg kick
and Mentrennel counters with a series of strikes. Kevi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mentrennel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kevi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mentrennel somewhat.
Kevi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kevi is defended easily by Mentrennel.
Mentrennel feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JebacH Kevi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mentrennel goes for a double leg but Kevi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kevi continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentrennel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mentrennel tries to clinch but Kevi is having none of it.
Kevi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mentrennel can do to turn this around?
Kevi shoots in looking for a takedown. Mentrennel tries to sprawl out of it but Kevi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mentrennel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevi closes the distance and clinches.
Mentrennel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mentrennel looking for a takedown.
Mentrennel letting Kevi take a breather here.
Kevi effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mentrennel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kevi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kevi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kevi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kevi looking for a guillotine here but Mentrennel defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kevi holds on and takes a little breather.
Mentrennel stopping the sweep attempt from Kevi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mentrennel wants to stand but Kevi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kevi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mentrennel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mentrennel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kevi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kevi pulls Mentrennel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mentrennel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kevi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kevi, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mentrennel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mentrennel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mentrennel looking to sit in guard and control but Kevi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mentrennel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kevi is now in half guard.
Mentrennel looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JebacH Kevi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kevi shoots in for a takedown but Mentrennel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mentrennel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kevi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mentrennel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kevi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mentrennel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kevi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kevi forces Mentrennel back against the cage and clinches.
Kevi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kevi wants to break free but Mentrennel has control.
Kevi looking to throw knees to the head but Mentrennel is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevi has Mentrennel pressed against the cage.
Kevi wants to break free but Mentrennel has control.
Kevi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kevi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mentrennel jumps guard but Kevi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
JebacH Kevi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mentrennel.
Kevi is trying to pull guard but Mentrennel has him pressed against the cage.
Kevi is trying to break free.
Mentrennel goes for a takedown attempt but Kevi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mentrennel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kevi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mentrennel lands with a slapping head kick.
Mentrennel misses with a body kick.
Kevi looks for the body kick but Mentrennel saw that one coming.
Mentrennel tries to counter with a clinch but Kevi shakes him off and moves away.
Kevi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevi successfully pulls guard.
Kevi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kevi postures up.
Kevi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mentrennel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mentrennel, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kevi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mentrennel's head.
Kevi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kevi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mentrennel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kevi pulls Mentrennel in close to prevent any damage.
Mentrennel wants to stand and escape but instead Kevi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mentrennel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mick Mentrennel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JebacH Kevi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kevi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
JebacH Kevi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kevi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JebacH Kevi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Udo Dirkschneider (ranked 4301 p4p, 427 weight class) and Augustine Solass (ranked 4720 p4p, 451 weight class). Udo Dirkschneider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Udo Dirkschneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustine Solass!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirkschneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Solass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirkschneider circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've been hearing that Dirkschneider has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dirkschneider wants to pass the guard but Solass is keeping the position.
Dirkschneider controls from within his opponent's guard.
Solass looking for a sweep. Not yet Solass, not yet.
Solass trying to keep a closed guard but Dirkschneider is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solass keeping moving, preventing Dirkschneider from controlling successfully.
Dirkschneider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dirkschneider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solass looking for a sweep. Not yet Solass, not yet.
Dirkschneider is looking to stand up but Solass won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dirkschneider gets the takedown into side control.
Dirkschneider working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Solass is looking for a sweep.
Solass is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Solass's shoulder. That is not cool.
Solass sneaks back into half guard.
Solass is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solass gets back to full guard.
Solass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dirkschneider defends it easily.
Dirkschneider is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirkschneider postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solass is looking to stand up but Dirkschneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Dirkschneider being controlled here momentarily.
Dirkschneider is looking to advance position but Solass has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dirkschneider wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Solass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dirkschneider is now in Solass's guard. A big mistake from Solass there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solass throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dirkschneider looking to pass the guard.
Solass is looking for a triangle but Dirkschneider pushes his legs off easily.
Dirkschneider showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dirkschneider slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirkschneider laying and praying for a moment but Solass takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Udo Dirkschneider will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Solass tries a head kick but it misses.
Dirkschneider closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solass's guard.
Dirkschneider's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dirkschneider prevents Solass from getting back to his feet.
Dirkschneider is fighting to break Solass's control of his arms but Solass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solass trying to control the position.
Solass has his foot on Dirkschneider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirkschneider works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirkschneider tries to free his leg and advance position but Solass is retaining full guard.
Solass trying to control the position.
Solass is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dirkschneider won't allow Solass to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dirkschneider lands with a kick to the temple. Solass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dirkschneider scores with a hook to the body. Solass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solass leaves Dirkschneider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Solass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooh!!! Dirkschneider has knocked Solass down with a huge combo! Dirkschneider steps away and waves a wobbly Solass back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Solass is rocked!
It looks like Augustine Solass has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirkschneider looks for a takedown but Solass sprawls well.
Solass flicks out a counter leg kick but Dirkschneider steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solass shoots in and gets a takedown into Dirkschneider's guard.
Solass content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dirkschneider has locked up a guillotine! Dirkschneider's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Solass is holding on here and Dirkschneider must be using up a lot of energy. Solass has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dirkschneider gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Udo Dirkschneider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikeda Toshiyuki (ranked 3976 p4p, 406 weight class) and Alex Fernandez (ranked 4310 p4p, 424 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikeda Toshiyuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez gets caught napping as Toshiyuki dives in and scores a takedown. Fernandez manages to retain guard.
Fernandez kicks Toshiyuki off and gets to his feet.
Fernandez misses with a body kick.
Toshiyuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki misses with a double jab.
Fernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toshiyuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandez lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toshiyuki!
Fernandez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fernandez tries to advance to mount but Toshiyuki denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshiyuki tries to bench press Fernandez off him but Fernandez keeps the position.
Fernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toshiyuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandez.
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Toshiyuki moves out of range.
Toshiyuki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toshiyuki throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toshiyuki attempts a counter takedown but Fernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Toshiyuki misses with a head kick.
Fernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Toshiyuki.
Toshiyuki throws a body punch but Fernandez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fernandez stalling the fight.
Fernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toshiyuki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshiyuki manages to get to full guard.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Toshiyuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Toshiyuki passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
Toshiyuki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Toshiyuki stalling away here and it's allowed Fernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toshiyuki pushing down on Fernandez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toshiyuki seems to be working for a kimura but Fernandez defends the submission attempt.
Toshiyuki trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshiyuki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Toshiyuki sits in half guard.
Fernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez is not content to let Toshiyuki control the position.
Toshiyuki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fernandez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Toshiyuki has cracked it and Fernandez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Toshiyuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikeda Toshiyuki!
After winning the bout, Ikeda Toshiyuki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Lawrence (ranked 3248 p4p, 333 weight class) and Macimus Perfecticus (ranked 4656 p4p, 406 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Macimus Perfecticus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Perfecticus circles away and keeps his distance.
Perfecticus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perfecticus is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Perfecticus circles away and we're back to standing.
Perfecticus wants to counter with a clinch but Lawrence pushes him away.
Perfecticus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Perfecticus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perfecticus on the side of the head.
Perfecticus shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Perfecticus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence throws a quick counter head kick but Perfecticus was just out of range.
Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macimus Perfecticus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perfecticus or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence, which made it look bad.
Perfecticus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perfecticus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
Perfecticus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perfecticus tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawrence throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perfecticus drives through with a takedown into Lawrence's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lawrence manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perfecticus uses from the top position.
Perfecticus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perfecticus postures up.
Perfecticus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfecticus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perfecticus controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Perfecticus is proving a slippery customer.
Perfecticus wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perfecticus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perfecticus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes.
Perfecticus shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawrence looks to land a body kick but Perfecticus moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perfecticus has his takedown stuffed
and Lawrence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perfecticus thinking.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Perfecticus keeps it at a distance.
Perfecticus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a solid body kick.
Lawrence has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Perfecticus as he connects with a hook.
Perfecticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perfecticus manages to circle out of the way.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Perfecticus avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Lawrence dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Perfecticus slips a jab from Lawrence.
Perfecticus rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perfecticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perfecticus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawrence leaning against his opponent.
Perfecticus trying to stall but Lawrence improves his position.
Perfecticus breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence doesn't manage to clinch there - Perfecticus circles away.
Perfecticus blocks the body kick.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Perfecticus is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawrence. Perfecticus shrugs it off though.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perfecticus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Perfecticus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfecticus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Perfecticus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macimus Perfecticus.
Perfecticus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawrence sprawls well. Lawrence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perfecticus gets slowly back to his feet.
Perfecticus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perfecticus tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Perfecticus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perfecticus shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Perfecticus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perfecticus jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Perfecticus around his waist. Perfecticus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perfecticus throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawrence counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Lawrence misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Perfecticus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Perfecticus is having none of it.
Perfecticus feints the counter takedown.
Lawrence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Perfecticus moves out of range easily.
Perfecticus shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Perfecticus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfecticus is looking to clinch.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Perfecticus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Perfecticus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Perfecticus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch.
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Perfecticus wants to land a leg kick but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perfecticus throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfecticus takes the fight into the clinch.
Perfecticus stalling against the cage.
Perfecticus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perfecticus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lawrence looking to throw knees to the head but Perfecticus is blocking nicely.
Lawrence looking for a takedown.
Lawrence trying to stall but Perfecticus improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perfecticus prevents it.
Perfecticus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Lawrence dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Perfecticus tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perfecticus is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawrence gets an underhook and turns Perfecticus into the cage.
Lawrence is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence gets control of Perfecticus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lawrence will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perfecticus controls the pace.
Perfecticus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perfecticus trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Perfecticus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lawrence haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence pulls Perfecticus in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perfecticus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Perfecticus is proving a slippery customer.
Perfecticus wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perfecticus shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perfecticus has managed to clinch.
Perfecticus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lawrence throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Perfecticus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perfecticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
Despite the aggression on Perfecticus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perfecticus.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perfecticus throws a counter combo.
Perfecticus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawrence doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence leaves Perfecticus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macimus Perfecticus.
Perfecticus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perfecticus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Albert Lawrence has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Perfecticus is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Perfecticus manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawrence jumps guard but Perfecticus stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence jumps guard but Perfecticus stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perfecticus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawrence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawrence pulls Perfecticus into guard.
Perfecticus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perfecticus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Perfecticus postures up.
Macimus Perfecticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perfecticus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Lawrence.
Well Lawrence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Lawrence!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 2798 p4p, 301 weight class) and Elvis Onyema (ranked 5705 p4p, 454 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elvis Onyema!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader avoids the body shot from Onyema.
Onyema swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bader lands a nice hook to Onyema's body. Onyema takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Onyema waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bader.
Onyema takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onyema moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Onyema gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bader throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Onyema crashing down! Onyema tries to stagger back to his feet but Bader just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Onyema asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Bader!
A very excited looking Timo Bader made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genjo Kurosawa (ranked 2943 p4p, 330 weight class) and Jon Cormier (ranked 3821 p4p, 387 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Genjo Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosawa checks a leg kick.
Cormier throws a leg kick that misses.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cormier wants to slow Kurosawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cormier! But no joy.
Cormier scores with a push kick.
Kurosawa is looking to land body kicks.
Cormier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cormier is working Kurosawa over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurosawa prevents a body shot from Cormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa misses with an elbow strike.
Kurosawa prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike from Cormier.
Kurosawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Cormier avoids the damage to the body.
Kurosawa is trying to force a seperation but Cormier has the dominant position.
Cormier scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Kurosawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Cormier has double underhooks.
Kurosawa has Cormier pressed against the cage.
Cormier works on Kurosawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Cormier throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cormier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cormier avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Cormier has him pinned against the cage.
Kurosawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Cormier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but Cormier blocks with his arms.
Cormier lands with a light punch inside.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cormier prevents Kurosawa from breaking the clinch.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosawa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cormier is defending well.
Cormier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosawa blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosawa working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cormier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cormier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier.
Kurosawa has been working on his balance at FIERCE - 15 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cormier.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier works on Kurosawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cormier lands a right hand.
Cormier prevents Kurosawa from breaking the clinch.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Cormier won't allow it.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier avoids the elbow strike from Kurosawa, against the cage.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Kurosawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurosawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Cormier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cormier avoids it.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Cormier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kurosawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier lands a nice shot to the body.
Cormier lands an uppercut.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurosawa moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
Kurosawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurosawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cormier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosawa moves away.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosawa tries to keep at a distance but Cormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cormier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosawa prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Jon Cormier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier tries a body shot but Kurosawa blocks it.
Kurosawa blocks the elbow strike.
Cormier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosawa is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the cage.
Kurosawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Cormier has double underhooks.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Cormier has control.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurosawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurosawa misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa missing with knees to the body.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cormier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cormier tries to work over Kurosawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cormier.
A nice left hand lands by Cormier.
Still in the clinch, Cormier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cormier stalling the fight.
Cormier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosawa blocks a body shot from Cormier.
Kurosawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Kurosawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Cormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa missing with knees to the body.
Kurosawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cormier.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurosawa trying to land knees to the body.
Kurosawa is trying to stall.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosawa has picked Cormier up - he's going for a ride! Kurosawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Cormier lands a body shot.
Cormier lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurosawa.
Cormier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier tries a body shot but Kurosawa blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cormier tries to work over Kurosawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier lands with a light punch inside.
Cormier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosawa's efforts to push away.
Cormier pushes Kurosawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Cormier.
Kurosawa is trying to break free.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Cormier misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cormier clinches.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Cormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cormier blocks the elbow strike.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosawa.
Good body shot from Cormier.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosawa's elbow.
Cormier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Cormier has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cormier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Cormier has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosawa is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the cage.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
Cormier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosawa tries to break free but Cormier pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier lands an elbow that stopped Kurosawa in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cormier avoids it.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Kurosawa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Cormier improves position.
Cormier throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries a knee to the head but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier digs a right hand underneath Kurosawa's ribcage. Kurosawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosawa throws an elbow but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosawa controls his hands.
Cormier has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier avoiding damage as Kurosawa throws knees to the body.
Cormier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurosawa's defenses.
Cormier gets through Kurosawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Cormier.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cormier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws an elbow but it misses.
Cormier digs a right hand into Kurosawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosawa's gas tank.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosawa's elbow.
Cormier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cormier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cormier can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosawa controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Cormier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurosawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cormier walks away with a smile on his face. Kurosawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Kurosawa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genjo Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurosawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Cormier slowing the pace effectively.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cormier pushes Kurosawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cormier.
Cormier lands with a right to the head.
Cormier is working Kurosawa over against the cage.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosawa or not.
Kurosawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier misses with an elbow over the top.
Cormier misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Cormier.
Jon Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier lands a nice shot to the body.
Cormier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cormier lands with a left to the head.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Kurosawa.
Cormier is stalling here.
Genjo Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormier lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cormier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cormier!
An out of breath Jon Cormier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl The Money Shot (ranked 3083 p4p, 342 weight class) and Kojura Nakagawa (ranked 3539 p4p, 378 weight class). Carl The Money Shot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl The Money Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kojura Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Money Shot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Nakagawa.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Money Shot.
Nakagawa with a nice cross.
Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Money Shot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakagawa in side control, throwing shots but The Money Shot defends.
Nakagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Money Shot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa misses with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa working away.
The Money Shot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Money Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakagawa looks to land a strike but The Money Shot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nakagawa throwing strikes from guard but The Money Shot blocks nicely.
Nakagawa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Money Shot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa lands a couple of elbows.
Nakagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but The Money Shot has wrist control.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to The Money Shot's brow.
The Money Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Money Shot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nakagawa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Money Shot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakagawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakagawa is looking to work some ground and pound but The Money Shot has wrist control.
Nakagawa trying to control but The Money Shot is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa throws an elbow that misses. The Money Shot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakagawa's guard. Nice move by The Money Shot!
The Money Shot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa controls The Money Shot momentarily but The Money Shot frees himself.
Nakagawa tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa striking off his back but it's not causing The Money Shot any problems.
Nakagawa punching from the bottom - just letting The Money Shot know he's still in a fight.
Nakagawa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The Money Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but The Money Shot keeps moving.
The Money Shot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Money Shot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa working some strikes from top position.
The Money Shot keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Money Shot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa is in close to The Money Shot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakagawa scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa looking to sit in guard and control but The Money Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Money Shot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Money Shot wants to control from the top but Nakagawa keeps moving.
Nakagawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Money Shot stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
The Money Shot with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Money Shot preventing the sweep.
Nakagawa is still trying to improve position.
Nakagawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Money Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakagawa working some strikes from top position.
Nakagawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but The Money Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kojura Nakagawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Money Shot.
The Money Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Nakagawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kojura Nakagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakagawa throws the left hand but The Money Shot avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Money Shot!
Nakagawa working the ground and pound from side control.
Kojura Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakagawa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Money Shot some visible discomfort.
Nakagawa cracks The Money Shot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Money Shot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Money Shot is rocked!
The Money Shot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh The Money Shot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakagawa lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt The Money Shot! Nakagawa senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put The Money Shot out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kojura Nakagawa!
Carl The Money Shot was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent he did well. I would like to thank my sponsers and apologise to the fans who I disappointed.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Solis (ranked 1929 p4p, 236 weight class) and Husejn Gradascevic (ranked 5454 p4p, 469 weight class). Marco Solis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Husejn Gradascevic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gradascevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Gradascevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gradascevic has clasped his hands together around Solis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gradascevic cracks Solis with a big right hand but Solis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gradascevic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gradascevic cracks Solis with a big right hand but Solis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solis is looking to regain half guard here but Gradascevic keeps moving and retains side control.
Gradascevic lands a nice forearm strike.
Gradascevic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gradascevic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Solis is avoiding damage well.
Gradascevic cracks Solis with a big right hand but Solis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solis wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
An elbow from Gradascevic crashes against the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gradascevic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Solis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Solis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gradascevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gradascevic.
Solis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradascevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gradascevic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gradascevic connects with a couple of short punches.
Gradascevic is working Solis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gradascevic wants to control from the top but Solis keeps moving.
Gradascevic stands up over Solis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Solis is rocked!
We've been hearing good reports from Solis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gradascevic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Solis trying to control the position.
Solis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gradascevic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Solis keeping moving, preventing Gradascevic from controlling successfully.
Solis working a defensive guard here.
Gradascevic chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Solis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solis trying to keep a closed guard but Gradascevic is proving a slippery customer.
Gradascevic gets to his feet and stands over Solis, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Solis felt that one! Gradascevic unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Solis from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Husejn Gradascevic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 1483 p4p, 185 weight class) and Richard McAuliffe (ranked 2561 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard McAuliffe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAuliffe throws a shot from downtown. White Jr moves away and avoids it.
McAuliffe avoids the body shot from White Jr.
McAuliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
McAuliffe shoots in and gets a takedown into White Jr's guard.
McAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAuliffe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr looking to control.
McAuliffe drops back looking for a leg! White Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White Jr manages to kick McAuliffe off! McAuliffe jumps back into White Jr's guard.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAuliffe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McAuliffe trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr working a defensive guard here.
McAuliffe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McAuliffe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McAuliffe landing some decent shots from guard.
McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McAuliffe trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAuliffe pushing down on White Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McAuliffe drops an elbow to the side of White Jr's head.
McAuliffe is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White Jr tries to roll over but McAuliffe keeps him under control.
McAuliffe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! White Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard McAuliffe!
Richard McAuliffe is the new lightweight champion!
Richard McAuliffe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Jefferson (ranked 717 p4p, 101 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 1314 p4p, 175 weight class). Jefferson comes into the arena with Skrr computers blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoner. Stoner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jaxon Stoner has been cut.
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Stoner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoner's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.
Stoner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoner.
Marshall Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Stoner blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoner slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
so Stoner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stoner on the ground.
Jefferson working for a triangle but Stoner defends it easily.
Stoner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stoner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jefferson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stoner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jefferson actively working from the bottom here.
Stoner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stoner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stoner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stoner working the head and body with strikes.
Stoner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Stoner has control of the leg.
Stoner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jefferson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stoner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stoner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson gets full guard.
Stoner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoner working some strikes from top position.
Jefferson has his foot on Stoner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoner works his way back into a safe position though.
Stoner works over Jefferson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stoner landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stoner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jefferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoner is working Jefferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoner stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Stoner with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stoner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stoner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stoner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stoner postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Stoner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jefferson is rocked!
Stoner with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Stoner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoner.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Stoner off balance momentarily.
Jefferson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
Stoner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Stoner checks it
and Stoner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoner defends it easily.
Jefferson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jefferson tries to get out of the position.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stoner distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaxon Stoner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jefferson working for a triangle but Stoner defends it easily.
Jefferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoner is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoner is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoner with a nice head shot there.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Stoner pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoner stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stoner landing with the ground and pound.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stoner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Jefferson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stoner landing some decent shots from guard.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Stoner pushes his legs off easily.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stoner cracks Jefferson with a solid left hand.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoner defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stoner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoner postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner is working Jefferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stoner arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jefferson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Stoner!
Jaxon Stoner is the new middleweight champion!
Jaxon Stoner made sure to mention his sponsor, Notorious in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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